What is engineering?

Everything is underpinned by engineers. Engineers are at the forefront of change, in high demand across all industries and have the innovation, creativity and skills to influence the world for the better.

Did you know that starting salaries for engineers are among the highest for any university degree? When you chooose engineering, you not only line yourself for greater earning potential, you will shape the future, solve pressing problems, and make a tangible difference in the world.

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What are my career options?

Explore your career options in engineering at QUT.

Turn raw materials into useful, everyday products such as clothing and food.

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Plan and construct sustainable cities, transport and infrastructure systems.

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Design software operating systems for satellites, flight systems, mobile phones and GPS.

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Design and build aircraft, spacecraft, missiles and satellites.

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Design renewable power systems for our planet's urgent energy targets.

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Develop electrical components such as motors, radar or navigation systems.

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Master machine learning systems to build tech infrastructure and scale AI systems that drive social and global impact.

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Control and automate next-generation manufacturing systems.

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Design software operating systems for satellites, flight systems, mobile phones and GPS.

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Integrate engineering with human physiology to design robotic medical technology.

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Major in machine learning

Be part of the next generation of engineering with Australia's first undergraduate major in machine learning systems.

Develop the skills to design intelligent, trustworthy, and large-scale AI-enabled systems through hands-on projects and industry-integrated learning.

  • Learn AI, control systems and automation within real engineering systems
  • Industry-connected projects and placements
  • Applications across robotics, aerospace, infrastructure and energy
  • Pathways into one of Australia's fastest-growing careers.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Machine Learning Systems)

Why study engineering at QUT

We are the number 1 research institute in robotics in Australia (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).

We have the highest number of Indigenous Australian enrolments in engineering out of all Australian universities (Enrolment data, Australian Government Department of Education, 2024).

Develop your skills using the latest technologies and equipment in our advanced engineering facilities, with support from highly qualified staff. You'll share ideas with peers and work on projects in OP3 Blueprint, available to all engineering students.

Get involved in any one of hundreds of industry projects that we have underway with leading companies such as Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, BMW and Technology One.

Engineers change the world

Our graduates are award-winning engineers who are creating seemingly impossible solutions to global challenges.

World’s first artificial heart

QUT alumnus, Daniel Timms, nominated for 2023 Australian of the Year Awards, is the founder of BiVACOR and creator of a mechanical artificial heart that has the potential to alleviate the shortage of donor heart transplants to treat heart failure patients.

'QUT’s medical engineering degree is heavily based on mechanical engineering principles. The focus on integrating engineering principles with human physiology to design systems has direct ties to my current project.'

Daniel Timms
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical)

Deanna Hood

Young Professional Engineer of the Year 2022– Engineers Australia

Deanna is one of the core engineers who worked on the robotics software ROS 2, which will be used on NASA’s VIPER mission to the moon. Deanna has used the same software to pioneer the CoWriter robotic partner, which helps children with handwriting difficulties.

'You don’t have to be a doctor, occupational therapist or teacher to help people; I’ve worked with all of them as a roboticist.'

Make an impact

‘One of my favourite aspects about my job is funding large power, renewable and utility projects. My engineering degree taught me how to solve complex problems efficiently and logically. One piece of advice I would give to engineering students is to always understand the bigger picture in what you do.’

John Lau
Managing Director, Natural Resources and Energy Transition Investment Banking, Bank of America
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)/Master of Engineering

Chloe Turrell

Qld Emerging Professional Engineer of the Year 2023 – Engineers Australia
Senior biomedical engineer at WearOptimo

Chloe works to integrate a wearable hydration sensor device with the skin for preventative measures in fields where dehydration can be a silent killer.

'I’m excited to utilise this achievement to put a spotlight on the incredible innovation being made in the biomedical engineering field, and to continue to advocate for diversity and careers in STEM, especially in rural areas.'

Medical technology for remote communities

‘During my final year at QUT, I took part in a project to provide medical equipment to remote rural communities in Papua New Guinea. This experience was life-changing and put me on a career path working with remote and rural communities. I’ve recently led a pilot project in rural Tanzania managing the installation of oxygen facilities in 12 health clinics. Newborn babies are alive today because of those systems.’

Achi Kushnir, Medical Engineer
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical)

Excel with a vertical degree

Graduate with a bachelor degree and master degree within five years, fast-tracking your ability to lead and contribute to complex engineering projects and respond rapidly to the impacts of climate change, pollution, rapid urbanisation and technological disruption.

Accelerate your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree by progressing straight into one of our postgraduate degrees:

Find an engineering club

QUT Robotics Club

The QUT Robotics Club is an exciting way to practically apply your knowledge by building robots and AI technology alongside peers and academics from your Engineering degree. Student Genevieve Hughes shares what the QUT Robotics Club is all about and how it’s provided her with some of her best friends and real-world experiences in uni.

QUT Motorsport Club

Hear from student Tyler Cohzolo about QUT Motorsport Club, where you get to engineer and test electric racing cars for the Formula SAE-A competition. Make connections with peers while you work together on your designs, and rub shoulders with the best in the business at industry networking events.

QUT Mechanical Engineering Student Society

Hear student Obi Carwood explain how the QUT Mechanical Engineering Society helped him gain friendships, make connections with industry partners and plan his career moves after graduating. QUT’s Mechanical Engineering Student Society is one of the biggest Engineering clubs at QUT and welcomes students from any degree.

Pathway options for engineering

There are so many ways to study engineering at QUT.

Whether you're a recent school leaver or are returning to study after a break, the QUT Diploma in Engineering enables you to gain foundational engineering skills, sharpen your mathematics skills, and progress straight into the second year of QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) upon graduating.

Diploma in Engineering

Leverage our industry connections

Work placements in industry are embedded into all our engineering majors, so you'll have experience working at top companies even before you graduate. Our corporate partnerships harness the combined power of academia and industry to equip you with next-generation engineering skills, making you a highly-sought after, work-ready graduate.

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Learn from the best, develop your skills in real industry settings and build strong connections for your future career.

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